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ALPENA, MI - The Alpena Boys Basketball team went on a 16-0 run in the Fourth Quarter to earn a crucial Big North Conference victory over Traverse City West, 58-50, on Friday night. The Titans lead the Wildcats 46-39 with 5:24 remaining in the game. Bruz Copping sparked the comeback with four free throws, a jumper, and a lay-up to give the Wildcats the 47-46 lead. Chris DeRocher, who finished with 21 points, converted a three-point play then found Copping for his 10th point in just under two minutes. In all, the Wildcats outscored the Titans 19-4 over the final 5:24 of the game. This was the first victory over TC West for Alpena since 2014, and the win pulls the Wildcats to a first-place tie with Petoskey at 3-1 in the BNC. The Wildcats (8-1, 3-1 BNC) travel to Bay City Western on Monday night. Alpena defeated the Warriors, 70-26, back on November 27.
